Anthony Albanese has claimed the 2022 federal election for Labor. Here is the victory speech he delivered to party faithful at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL.
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet. I pay my respects to the elders past, present and emerging. And on behalf of the Australian Labor Party, I commit to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full.Tonight, the Australian people have voted for change. I am humbled by this victory and I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st prime minister of Australia.
Every parent wants more for the next generation than they had. My mother dreamt of a better life for me. And I hope that my journey in life inspires Australians to reach for the stars. I want Australia to continue to be a country that no matter where you live, who you worship, who you love or what your last name is, that places no restrictions on your journey in life.
Together, we can as a country say that all of us, if the Fair Work Commission don’t cut the wage of minimum aged workers, we can say that we welcome that absolutely.We can protect universal superannuation.Together, we can fix the crisis in aged care.Together, we can and will establish a national anti-corruption commission.
Celebrations get under way at Labor’s election night function at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney.On Monday morning, arrangements are in place to have these people sworn in as members of my team. To enable Penny and I to attend the important Quad leader’s meeting in Tokyo, with President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida and Prime Minister Modi. And I want the leaders of the economic team to start work on Monday morning as well.